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Upcoming SKILLSETS event: How to Manage Your Time as an Overwhelmed Grad Student

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:28:31 -0400

Date: Monday, June 22, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Presenter: Carrie Hanson, Hannah Medley
Location: Online

This workshop is hosted on Zoom and is accessible through your ��VR��Ƶ Zoom account. PLEASE LOG INTO YOUR MCGILL ZOOM ACCOUNT AT https://mcgill.zoom.us/ BEFORE JOINING THE SESSION.

Struggling to stay on top of your academic research, professional development, and personal commitments? This practical workshop is designed specifically for graduate students to help you take control of your time. Learn effective day-to-day planning strategies, prioritize tasks with confidence, and build sustainable routines that support your long-term goals. Through hands-on activities and real-life examples, you'll leave with tools to reduce stress, boost productivity, and make time for what matters most.

After this workshop, you will be able to:

Maintain your short and long-term goals using an Individual Development Plan
Identify your areas of strength and opportunities for growth when managing your time
Reflect upon your personal, academic, and professional priorities to create an actionable to-do list and ideal week
Navigate personal obstacles to successfully implement your plan

This workshop counts towards the IDP requirement.

Upcoming SKILLSETS event: Planning with Purpose

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:28:25 -0400

Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Presenter: Fathima Afsal & Rodrigo Alain Migueles Ramirez
Location: Online

This workshop is hosted on Zoom and is accessible through your ��VR��Ƶ Zoom account. PLEASE LOG INTO YOUR MCGILL ZOOM ACCOUNT AT https://mcgill.zoom.us/ BEFORE JOINING THE SESSION.

The Planning with Purpose information session is an introduction to the Individual Development Plan (IDP) at ��VR��Ƶ. This session covers the process and building blocks of creating a meaningful IDP and setting goals in grad school. We also explore the resources, supports, and programming available from the myPath team to help you to forge your own learning path.

In this workshop you will have an opportunity to:
• Understand what an IDP is and how to use one to support your grad school experience
• Discover the resources and support available to help you create your IDP
• Familiarize yourself with Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies' mandatory IDP reporting requirements for graduate students
• Complete 1 of your 3 IDP reporting requirements!

Upcoming SKILLSETS event: Planning with Purpose

Wed, 20 May 2026 01:33:24 -0400

Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Presenter: Fathima Afsal & Rodrigo Alain Migueles Ramirez
Location: Online

This workshop is hosted on Zoom and is accessible through your ��VR��Ƶ Zoom account. PLEASE LOG INTO YOUR MCGILL ZOOM ACCOUNT AT https://mcgill.zoom.us/ BEFORE JOINING THE SESSION.

Upcoming SKILLSETS event: Planning with Purpose

Tue, 05 May 2026 00:40:05 -0400

Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Presenter: Fathima Afsal & Rodrigo Alain Migueles Ramirez
Location: Online

This workshop is hosted on Zoom and is accessible through your ��VR��Ƶ Zoom account. PLEASE LOG INTO YOUR MCGILL ZOOM ACCOUNT AT https://mcgill.zoom.us/ BEFORE JOINING THE SESSION.

Upcoming SKILLSETS event: Planning with Purpose

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:21:23 -0400

Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Presenter: Fathima Afsal & Rodrigo Alain Migueles Ramirez
Location: Online

This workshop is hosted on Zoom and is accessible through your ��VR��Ƶ Zoom account. PLEASE LOG INTO YOUR MCGILL ZOOM ACCOUNT AT https://mcgill.zoom.us/ BEFORE JOINING THE SESSION.

Upcoming SKILLSETS event: Planning with Purpose

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:25:15 -0400

Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Presenter: Fathima Afsal & Rodrigo Alain Migueles Ramirez
Location: Online

This workshop is hosted on Zoom and is accessible through your ��VR��Ƶ Zoom account. PLEASE LOG INTO YOUR MCGILL ZOOM ACCOUNT AT https://mcgill.zoom.us/ BEFORE JOINING THE SESSION.

Upcoming SKILLSETS event: Grad Knowledge in Action Q&A session

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:28:14 -0400

Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Location: Online

This workshop is hosted on Zoom and is accessible through your ��VR��Ƶ Zoom account. PLEASE LOG INTO YOUR MCGILL ZOOM ACCOUNT AT https://mcgill.zoom.us/ BEFORE JOINING THE SESSION.

Are you a Masters student in Engineering or Computer Science? SKILLSETS is launching a new experiential learning opportunity: Grad Knowledge in Action! This 4 week virtual work experience is powered by Practera and is designed to prepare you for the workplace through real world challenges. Find out more on our Grad Knowledge in Action page and join this Q&A session to ask your questions!

This experiential learning opportunity is open to Masters students in: Faculty of engineering, Computer Science, Biological & Biomedical Engineering, and Bioresource Engineering (AES)

Upcoming SKILLSETS event: Startup Funding

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:31:52 -0400

Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Location: Frank Dawson Adams Building, ��VR��Ƶ Engine Centre - Seminar room 3 or 5 (depending on group size)
Campus: Downtown campus

Now that you have a grasp on how much money you need, this workshop will focus on the "deal". You'll learn what a venture capital fund is, its structure and how they operate, and what venture capitalists (VCs) look for in an early-stage innovation-driven venture. You'll also learn about the typical elements of a term sheet in connection with equity investments and simple agreements for future equity (SAFEs), and caveats when raising money. Finally, we'll explain how a capitalization table works and finish off with a brief overview of minority shareholder rights.

Learning outcomes:

Describe different sources of funding for a startup, in particular venture capital funds.
Explain the functioning of capitalization tables.

Upcoming SKILLSETS event: IDP Goal Setting Retreat - Roundtable

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:01:51 -0400

Date: Monday, April 27, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Presenter: Lorna MacEachern
Location: Thomson House ballroom
Campus: Downtown campus

Interested in creating an Individual Development Plan for yourself but not sure where to start? Join us for a one-day IDP writing retreat - lunch is provided for registered participants.

We’ll walk you through the steps and exercises to write your own IDP using myPath’s research-based approach. During the retreat, you will reflect on and assess your skills and values, imagine and create a vision for your future, and brainstorm your goals.

This roundtable retreat is perfect for those who would prefer to discuss their goals and plans with their peers.

No-Show Fee Alert: There are no fees associated with SKILLSETS workshops; however, registering for an event is a commitment to attend. If you can no longer attend, make sure to cancel your registration at least 48 hours before the workshop. Otherwise, a $25 No-Show Fee will be charged to your ��VR��Ƶ student account. For more information on our policy, please go to www.mcgill.ca/skillsets/policies

Upcoming SKILLSETS event: Grad Breakfast Club

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:01:51 -0400

Date: Monday, April 27, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Presenter: Rodrigo Alain Migueles Ramirez, Anastasiia Yemets
Location: Online

This workshop is hosted on Zoom and is accessible through your ��VR��Ƶ Zoom account. PLEASE LOG INTO YOUR MCGILL ZOOM ACCOUNT AT https://mcgill.zoom.us/ BEFORE JOINING THE SESSION.

Stay on track with a 45min “plan your week” session on Monday mornings. Meet with a group of peers to set your intentions, boost motivation, troubleshoot challenges, and (most importantly) take the pressure off!